Crime & Safety
Waffle House Robbery Attempt: Getaway Driver Faces Murder Charge
The getaway driver was charged with murder and the diner who shot and killed the gunman will not be charged in Thursday's robbery attempt.
VILLA RICA, GA — A diner who shot a man trying to rob the Waffle House in Villa Rica Thursday morning, is dead; and the shooter will not be charged. The getaway driver, however, faces murder and other charges, according to the Villa Rica Police Department.
The attempted robber has been identified as Adrian Wordlow, 28, from Bowdon Ga. Thursday morning, Carrollton Police found Wordlow dead next to a vehicle matching the description of the armed robbery suspect.
The getaway driver was identified as Terrell Lovon Bailey, 41, from Carrollton. He was arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault and criminal attempt to commit an armed robbery, Sept. 19.
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At approximately 12:30 a.m., Wordlow entered the Waffle House at 592 Highway 61, Villa Rica. He pointed a gun at the employees and announced that he was robbing the business. A customer who was dining inside then shot Wordlow, police said.
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Witnesses reported that Wordlow left in a small dark colored vehicle. Wordlow dropped the gun as he was fleeing the scene, which turned out to be a BB gun.
Villa Rica Police Department and Carrollton Police Department continued to investigate the incident and determined that the getaway vehicle at Waffle House was driven by Bailey, who was arrested due to his involvement in the crimes, resulting in Wordlow's death.
"There are no charges filed against the customer who shot Wordlow inside the Waffle House as he was justified in the use of force based on Wordlow’s actions in the crime of armed robbery," said Capt. Keith Shaddix, Villa Rica Police Department.
"We wish to thank Carrollton Police Department for all of their assistance in this investigation," he said. "The team work between the two departments could not have been better."
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